Women's safety workshop to be held at Alverno High School

Alverno High School is hosting a Women's Safety and Empowerment Night on Tuesday, from 7 to 9 p.m.

The free workshop will focus on the realities of sexual violence, prevention strategies, and self-defense skills. It's open to Alverno families and area residents as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Attendees are asked to bring comfortable attire.

"It is important to educate women on prevention and self defense," said Cam Gonzales, Alverno's director of activities. "We are happy that we can offer this program and we encourage everyone to attend."